TAKEOVER LAD (4) was never in contention last time over 1350m at Beaumont (Newcastle) when he finished fifth, beaten 3 lengths. Rates highly in this field and can turn things around. FUN IN TEXAS (6) was in the money two starts back at Armidale but couldn't back it up last time when sixth, beaten 5 lengths, at Taree over 1312m. Finds an easier assignment and can bounce back. THIEF OF JOY (8) finished out of the money on debut two starts back then was beaten 4.5 lengths when eighth over 1300m at Orange two weeks ago. Tackling a more suitable race this time so she is a major player. INSTEAD (7) missed the placings on debut two runs back then didn't feature last start when 8 lengths away in fifth over 1375m at Cowra. Finds the right race this time and can take this out.